Probable Lineups

4-2-2-2
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(33) 12 Goals 28 (57)
(21) 7 Assists 14 (39)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 7 (6.8)
32.8 Average Age 35.2
179.3 Average Height (cm) 180.5
(1) 1.1 Shots pg 1 (1)
(48%) 57% Aerial Duel Success 54% (51%)
(1.1) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.7)
(1.4) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.8)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Vitoria
Flamengo
Player Reason Status Rating
André Lima Out 6.35
Neilton Doubtful 6.66
Fillipe Soutto Doubtful 6.24
Player Reason Status Rating
Orlando Berrío Out 6.26
Éderson Out N/A

Team News

Vitoria
Flamengo
  • Vitória have been boosted by the return of players who were suspended in the state championships.
  • Kanu, Ramon, Yago, Rhayner and Denílson are all available again and in contention to start.
  • Neilton and Fillipe Soutto are hoping to shake off knocks to play.
  • Interim boss Maurício Barbieri tested out a few options in a friendly against Atlético-GO last week.
  • He went for a 4-1-4-1 formation in that one, but may be more conservative here.
  • If that is the case, Willian Arão looks a good bet to shore up the midfield.

Prediction

  • Both of these sides will feel they have a point to prove after their travails last term – but neither really blew observers away in their state championships.
  • Vitória escaped relegation to Série B by the skins of their teeth in 2017 and hit the headlines for the wrong reasons in the first half of 2018, with a mass brawl against Bahia overshadowing their Baiano campaign.
  • Flamengo lost Reinaldo Rueda to Chile, flopped in the Campeonato Carioca and continue to underperform relative to their expansive squad.
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